I first stumbled upon the Grovewood while in Cleveland for business in 2008. I quickly fell in love with the ambiance. It has all of the appeal of a 100yr old building with exposed wood, and just the right amount of whimsy to make it truly enjoyable without coming off as trying too hard to be trendy or pandering to hipsters.
My favorite dish is the Quack-itori, easily a (10/10).
I love the seared duck, the chilled spicy noodles are fantastic and the presentation is superb.
As an appetizer, you can't go wrong with the calamari or the bay scallops (9/10)
The cheese cheese flight is another great way to get things started.
The house bread with EVOO makes an excellent pair with the cheese selection.
I've only had the opportunity to attend one pairing dinner (wine), but it was nothing less than a "dining experience".